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Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Join us for our themed sessions as we explore pottery. Ages 13 & up.
Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.
Using a microscope, let’s go on a safari through the waters of Crabtree to see all the tiny creatures busily […]
Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month on a spring stroll discussing inspiring women who impacted our natural world.
Help us improve biodiversity and remove invasive plants. Outdoor work clothing required.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. This hike is weather […]
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight.
Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.